Martin Sexton, Mike Errico, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Van Morrison, Jack Johnson, Kermit the Frog, Ari Hest, Tenacious D, Eva Cassidy, Matt Nathanson, Stephen Lynch, John Mayer, Jamie Lidell, John Beacher, Dispatch, Ellis Paul, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Hutchinson, Kyle Phelan, Shawn Mullins, Harry Connick Jr., Jamie Cullum, Josh Kelley, Tom Petty, Jim Croce, Bob Schneider, Amos Lee, James Morrison, Ray LaMontagne, Bruce Springteen, Otis Reading, The Beatles, Tony Lucca, Ernie Halter, Keller Williams, David Ryan Harris, Eric Clapton
Sounds Like
Jack Johnson, Stevie Wonder and Kayne West all sharing beers in a hot tub.
“Under the social dictionary, next to the word entertainment there's a photo of Dave Boodakian. He's what every venue needs. Dave is so versatile that he can play your teenager's birthday in the afternoon, and your orgy later that night.”
-Dan Lavelle, musicrightnow.com, socialjunkie.com
Raised in Boston and now living in San Diego, Dave has played bars, clubs, coffeehouses, colleges, nursing homes, navy ships, bedrooms, campfires, parties, and the streets of Harvard Square for over 15 years (no orgies just yet, but one strip club!). Now recording for his highly anticipated second album, Dave is building a name for himself in San Diego with energy-packed live performances.
Dave is not your conventional up-and-coming musician. In 2005 he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and is currently an officer on the USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20). While at Annapolis, Dave spent three years as the front man for the Harper Collins Band, a group of Naval Academy students who became known for upbeat rock shows and packed houses and at local clubs and bars. Dave and his band mates graduated and flew to all corners of the world and Dave found himself in the great city of San Diego. In between duties at sea, Dave plays many coffeehouses and clubs in Southern California, as well as a weekly bar gig at his favorite downtown San Diego spot – The Local. Still pushing to explore his potential in such a music-friendly city, Dave is joined by some of the finest musicians in San Diego and working on his second CD with producer Isaac Caballero. The CD will combine full-band recordings of Dave’s classic songs, “Lipstick Lesbian” and “High School Hero” along with his new songs, which include “Candyman” and “Hell for the Company”.
Dave will surely tell you that live performances are the backbone of what he does. He understands that being a great singer/songwriter means so much more than putting words down on paper. Drawing people in with his exceptional songwriting, he uses delivery and passion to distinguish himself as not only a skillful musician but also a charismatic entertainer. In a recent interview Dave shared his mantra, "When writing music, I'm an artist, when playing I'm a musician, but when I'm performing - I'm an entertainer."
Dave is currently booking shows in Northern California, Colorado, Arizona and at colleges across the United States. His second CD is due to be released in 2008.
I'm in your old neck o' the woods right now, buddy, sweet New England! A quick trip to see old friends and drink too much. Mission accomplished! Got more travels over the summer, gonna have to detour thru NOLA!
The House of Blues is a small venue? Never been so I don't know - but you saw Tom Jones! Thats key! You don't even know how pumped I am to see you! My friends are all like....Dave Boodakian - Yeah - we know him.....cuz of Kerry! We are all excited! Its going to come fast.........time flies!
sir dave the brave!! i got a new song up! your feedback is always appreciated. it[s not perfect i hit a few sour notes on lead, but i was just improvising so that's the reason. but i got more comin. i have like 20 songs i need to record while im here so be looking forward to those man stay cool, derek
Yay!! I just sent out a multitude of emails about your Boston Gig. i had to send out 2 different sets of emails - because I want the house to be packed! woo hoo! I sent you one on accident - sorry you are part of one of my friends group!! Can't wait - completely stoked!!!!
hey you! you remember :) no.. i don't work at the kells anymore, i was working at the barking crab for a little bit, but i'm headed back to grad school next week! do you ever come back into boston? we'll all have to get dollar drafts when you do!
Hey Dave! Bought your last CD High School Hero and loving it...when does the new CD come out? Gotta have it with the top down & music loud! -Crystal XXOO
